Some people believe that, given a choice, most people would rather lead a life without work and burden than always pursue career goals. From my perspective, however, I do not completely subscribe to this viewpoint, as gaining a work-life harmony is what will result in life fulfillment instead of over-working or not working at all.
To commence with, it is undeniable that the excessive burden and continuous pressure at work may result in individuals’ choice of staying away from the workforce if possible. In the contemporary era, the hypercompetitive market is forcing both enterprises and workers to adapt to frequent changes and spend more time on working in order to survive and flourish in the market. For instance, it is reported that Japanese workers often work for more than 12 hours a day just to make ends meet and keep a sustainable saving. This trend, indeed, has put serious stress and even unnecessary burden on people, which deprive them of recreational time for relaxing and balancing their lives. Thus, workers may lose interest in their work and become willing to quit jobs if possible.
On the other hand, I hold a strong belief that in order to achieve the overall fulfillment in life, work is an indispensable part. First, working may give us a sense of satisfaction and personal achievement In fact, professional accomplishments will act as an incentive for people to endeavour and lead a meaningful, purposeful life. Through work, people have goals to reach and challenges to overcome, which consequently enable them to live their lives to the fullest. Furthermore, the working enviroment provides opportunities for social interaction and connections. Specifically, through collaboration and communication at work, different kinds of relationships can be built-up: people can find like-minded individuals among their colleagues to befriend, learn valuable skills and knowledge to enhance themselves through working in collaboration with others, and know how to avoid shortcomings of other employees to the best performance at work. In short, workplace connections can significantly contribute to self-improvement.
In the light of the aforementioned opinions, I maintain that rather than over working or rejecting to work, we should strike a balance between our personal and professional life to gain the overall fulfillment.